Subtract 40/98 from 12/5
1st number: 2 2/5, 2nd number: 40/98
12/5 - 40/98 is 488/245.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 98 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
12/5 = 12 × 98/5 × 98 = 1176/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
40/98 = 40 × 5/98 × 5 = 200/490 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1176/490 - 200/490 = 1176 - 200/490 = 976/490 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 488/245
- In mixed form: 1243/245
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